August 18, 2013
Panya Bistro & Bakery
It’s 7 a.m., liquid sunshine beams through Kakaako and Panya Bistro & Bakery at Hokua is ready to start a new day. Statement lighting brightens the trendy eatery, as natural light pours through the glass windows. Tables are set and…
August 11, 2013
Fendu Boulangerie
For New Jersey native Niel Koep, a part-time job during high school as a dishwasher at a small restaurant called Fromagerie would be the first step in the long journey ahead toward his career as owner and chef of his…
August 4, 2013
Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant
Ala Moana Hotel is home to Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant, an oasis of superb cuisine centered around Hong Kong-style culinary craftsmanship. And from now through Sept. 19, Royal Garden is celebrating the Chinese holiday, affectionately termed Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon…
July 28, 2013
HASR Bistro
Pamper your palate at HASR Bistro when in the mood for superlative melt-in-your-mouth, country-style fare. Co-owner, wine purveyor and restaurateur, Terry Kakazu opened this restaurant on North Pauahi Street with award-winning executive chef Rodney Uyehara last October, and business has…
July 21, 2013
Chef Chai
What’s in a name? Apparently a lot, when it’s Chef Chai we speak of. Chef Chai is a relatively new restaurant, named after its sole creator, celebrity chef Chai Chaowasaree. Having opened its doors for business this past March at…
July 14, 2013
Genki Sushi
Japan’s diverse sushi culture has taken over the world, and Genki Sushi has been rolling out the best in kaiten-style sushi for more than two decades. Now, after three months of renovation, Genki Sushi’s Ala Moana establishment recently unveiled its…
July 7, 2013
Beachhouse at the Moana
Mango madness happens this month, as Waikiki’s legendary Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa celebrates its fifth annual Mangoes at the Moana event July 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in which an entire day is dedicated to…
June 30, 2013
McCully Shopping Center
As your one-stop shop for shopping and dining, McCully Shopping Center has embraced Hawaii’s multitude of cultures and island flair since its opening in August 1986. Within this 35,290-square-foot outdoor complex, kamaaina and visitors from around the world can have…
June 23, 2013
Morton's The Steakhouse
It’s easy to see why Morton’s The Steak-house is considered the classic American steakhouse. With locations that span the globe, this award-winning restaurant — which first opened its doors in Chicago in 1978 — has had years to perfect its…
June 9, 2013
Wailana Coffee House
With the comings and goings of lavish and “trendy” avant-garde cuisine, there’s a certain charm about local diners, such as Wailana Coffee House, that’s hard to come by — a lasting legacy, if you will. As a legendary landmark in…
